UFC Vegas 100: The Wild, the Witty, and the Weary!
Well, well, well! If it isn’t UFC Vegas 100, where the punches fly fast and the dramatic pauses are longer than my last relationship. This fight night, barded with heavyweights of entertainment, took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, making the desert feel a bit more like a circus. Who needs a magic show when you can watch two fighters square off, half the audience yelling “Strike!” and the other half just trying to figure out where their nachos went?
Main Event: Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates
In tonight’s main event, Neil Magny faced off against the up-and-coming star, Carlos Prates. Now, here’s the kicker: Magny has stumbled through three of his last five fights like a drunk at a wedding, while Prates waltzes in undefeated, like an overconfident contestant on a cooking show—but here the kitchen is in a cage!
The Co-Main Event: Gerald Meerschaert vs. Reinier de Ridder
Things heated up in the co-main when Gerald Meerschaert welcomed former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder into the UFC like a new neighbor you just can’t avoid. Let’s hope Reinier realized that the UFC isn’t just a series of fist bumps and friendly exchanges—it’s more like a family reunion where everyone’s tipsy and ready to throw down!
The Main Card Madness
- Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Reinier de Ridder
- Gaston Bolanos vs. Cortavious Romious
- Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson
- Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Dusko Todorovic via first-round TKO (2:44)
Prelims: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
And don’t get me started on the prelims! They had more ups and downs than my bank account at the end of the month. Here are some notable results:
- Denise Gomes def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
- Elizeu Zaleski def. Zach Scroggin via first-round TKO (1:15)
- Charlie Radtke def. Matthew Semelsberger via first-round TKO (0:51)
Outrageous Submissions and TKOs
Highlighting some rather nerve-wracking finishes from the night:
- Da’Mon Blackshear def. Cody Stamann via submission (rear-naked choke) (R1, 4:19)
- Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula via second-round TKO (1:20)
The Verdict
So, what’s the takeaway from UFC Vegas 100? If you’re not getting punched in the face, are you really living? Well, not in the octagon, at least! The event delivered heart-pounding moments, some jaw-dropping finishes, and left us all clamoring for more bloody battles and brilliant grappling techniques. Now, I’m off to contemplate my life choices between this and the latest episode of a reality TV show—decisions, decisions!
MMA Fighting has provided comprehensive coverage of UFC Vegas 100, detailing the results of the Magny vs. Prates fight card, including a live blog for the most anticipated matchups, all taking place at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
In the highly awaited main event, Neil Magny, a seasoned veteran, faces off against rising star Carlos Prates in a crucial welterweight bout. Magny enters this matchup reeling from three losses in his last five outings, while Prates is riding high with a perfect record, boasting victories in all three of his previous UFC appearances.
Gerald Meerschaert is set to clash with former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder in an exciting co-main event, marking de Ridder’s debut in the UFC within the competitive middleweight division.
Main card (ESPN+ live now)
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Reinier de Ridder
Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Dusko Todorovic via first-round TKO (2:44)
Prelims
Denise Gomes def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Elizeu Zaleski def. Zach Scroggin via first-round TKO (1:15)
Charlie Radtke def. Matthew Semelsberger via first-round TKO (0:51)
Tresean Gore def. Antonio Trocoli via submission (guillotine) (R1, 1:23) | Watch finish
Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula via second-round TKO (1:20)
Os Prates
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Reinier de Ridder
Gaston Bolanos vs. Cortavious Romious
Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson
Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Dusko Todorovic via first-round TKO (2:44)
Prelims Highlights
Alongside the main card, the prelims served up some thrilling bouts as well:
- Denise Gomes def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
- Elizeu Zaleski def. Zach Scroggin via first-round TKO (1:15)
- Charlie Radtke def. Matthew Semelsberger via first-round TKO (0:51)
Final Thoughts
Another action-packed night in the octagon has come to a close. It was a night that left fans on the edge of their seats and provided plenty of moments to remember. As we reflect on all the chaos, we can’t help but ask: what’s next for our victors, and who will step into the cage to challenge them? Only time will tell, but rest assured, the excitement of MMA is far from over!
